Crash Alive: A Next-Generation Thriller
Christopher Kerns
(Old Ballard Press, March 26, 2016)
She hacked her way in.Now there's no way out.Haylie Black, a 17-year-old hacker with a chip on her shoulder, has never met a system she couldn’t crack. When her brother vanishes trying to solve Raven2309, a legendary internet puzzle, Haylie knows she’s the only one who can find him. But as she unwinds the mysteries behind each clue, she finds herself pulled deeper into a secret world she never imagined.CRASH ALIVE is a thriller fusing action with real-world hacks ripped from the headlines, sending readers on a worldwide race against the clock. You’ll never look at technology the same way again.**Gold Medal Winner, 2016 Operation Thriller Competition****Brian's Book Blog, 2016 Best Audio Books: Best Technothriller**"I haven't been drawn into a story so fully since I read Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code for the first time." ~Amazon Reviewer"If you are looking for a fast-paced book (the kind you can't put down at 1:00 in the morning when you know you need to get up for work, but you just need to read one more chapter...), this book is for you. Smartly written and engaging throughout." ~Amazon Reviewer"This is a book that should easily stand up to all the 'summer's best,' thrillers, and page-turners out there and will be especially gripping for anyone who pays even the slightest attention to both the world's current state of technology and the future of the world itself." ~Amazon Reviewer"This is a fast-paced gripping ride. The book is accessible (and appropriate) for young adults while complex enough to please adults. A smart, sassy heroine takes on Bond like villains in a high stakes global cat-and-mouse." ~Amazon Reviewer"Loved the strong, female protagonist! This is a fast, fun read that gives you a glimpse into world of cyber-suspense and high tech sleuthing. Lots of unpredictable plot-twists and action. Can't wait for the next book!” ~Amazon Reviewer"A captivating page turner. A bold heroine using her analytic capabilities and knowledge of technology to outwit the power elite. A fun read and has me waiting for what comes next in the series.”~Amazon Reviewer